2012 Peugeot 107 1.0L Petrol · CK61 UEM

A pattern of tyre-related wear dominates the MOT history of this 2012 Peugeot 107, with four recorded advisories and one dangerous failure all centred on the tyres rather than the mechanical, braking or suspension systems. The most recent test on 2025-09-23 passed with a single advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, following a completely clean pass in September 2024. Earlier records show the same theme repeating: an offside rear nail and cracking/perishing in 2021, front tyre cracking on both sides in 2020, and a dangerous failure on the same date for nearside rear tread depth below the statutory 1.6mm minimum. The only non-tyre defect in the entire record is the September 2023 failure for an inoperative position lamp and registration plate lamp, which is a straightforward electrical item rather than an indicator of systemic decline. Taken together, the recurring advisory pattern points to tyres being the consumable most likely to require attention at purchase and at subsequent MOTs. With 59,897 miles recorded against a 14-year age, annual mileage averages around 4,278 miles, which is low for the vehicle's age and suggests either consistent light use or periods where the car has covered very little distance. The MOT testing has been uninterrupted on an annual basis with no gaps, indicating the vehicle has not been off the road for any extended lay-up that would introduce separate concerns around seized brakes, perished hoses, or stale fuel and lubricants. However, the low annual accumulation means the car has not been heavily stressed in terms of drivetrain or high-cycle brake wear, so mechanical components such as the clutch, brake discs and suspension linkages have experienced fewer thermal and load cycles than a higher-mileage equivalent. The 2020 and 2023 records show mileage progression consistent with this gentle rate of use rather than any sudden bursts of activity. For a prospective buyer, the primary inspection focus should be the tyres and wheels, given the repeated advisory and failure history in this area. On a physical inspection, check all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, sidewall cracking and perishing, and confirm that the tread depth is comfortably above the legal 3mm replacement threshold rather than just above the 1.6mm minimum. Edge wear on the nearside front, as flagged in the latest test, can indicate incorrect camber or toe settings, so a test drive should be evaluated for any steering pull to one side, a wandering sensation at speed, or uneven steering wheel feedback on a straight road. A slow rolling inspection with the steering on full lock in both directions can also reveal any knocking from worn front suspension components, which the MOT record has not flagged but which are worth confirming given the car's age. The remainder of the test drive should focus on confirming the absence of issues that the MOT history has not yet surfaced. Listen for any clonking from the anti-roll bar bushes or drop links over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as these are common wear items on small city cars of this vintage. Check that the brake pedal feels firm without excessive travel and that the car does not pull under light braking, which would indicate binding calipers rather than simply worn pads. Finally, verify that both front position lamps and the registration plate illumination function correctly, since the 2023 failure shows the previous rectification may not have addressed an underlying wiring or switch concern. With these specific checks completed, the mechanical risk profile suggested by the recorded history is concentrated almost entirely on tyre condition and associated wheel alignment rather than any broader structural or powertrain deterioration.